Warren Buffett

If I had a leaky faucet I would not hire a tailor. If I needed a new three-piece suit I would not visit a dentist or consult a lawyer. But today's Republican voters seem to value those with little or no experience in public office over those with a solid resume of public service.

For a time, the top three Republican presidential candidates had never served in government either as an elected official or a civil servant. They never wore the uniform in our armed services. When it comes to government service they are total novices.

Now the tide is shifting a bit. No. 2 and No. 3, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, are senators. But even these two lack military experience. Indeed, most of...

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